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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. May 22, 2023 at 5:51 PM
    Shellshock

    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    Best I can do is some cats

    IMG_3994.jpg IMG_3997.jpg IMG_3953.jpg
     
  2. May 22, 2023 at 6:08 PM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Looks real nice Dean. :thumbsup:
    Now it's time to her dirty and
    a trip to Moab to test out the sliders.
     
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  3. May 22, 2023 at 6:44 PM
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    I'm goin' in Sept. Yes that is an invite.
     
  4. May 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Which address, WI or OH?

    I was waiting for some gloating...
     
  5. May 22, 2023 at 6:51 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Oh man... I have a lot of PTO scheduled for August, but I'd like to hear more about this.
     
  6. May 22, 2023 at 6:52 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Well played, my friend. :rofl:
     
  7. May 22, 2023 at 6:54 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Looks too much like work...
     
  8. May 22, 2023 at 6:57 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Skids/sliders/shocks/springs...sounds like a trip to the rock garden is in store (or at least the bypass).
     
  9. May 22, 2023 at 6:58 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Actually it was child’s play, the deck is over 30 years old and most of the nails were doing nothing.
     
  10. May 22, 2023 at 7:01 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Looks really nice! Now all you need is a bumper...and a winch...and...and...
     
  11. May 22, 2023 at 7:16 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Thanks man! Yeah, front camera comes Wednesday. Not sure when I'll have time to install it though. I'll probably have to take a break on the spending for a bit, or at least until I "need" new tires.
     
  12. May 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Dean and I had that discussion the other day. When it comes to off-road upgrades, there is no half way. Once you get started down that road, you pretty much need to go all-in. If not, the initial investment it kinda wasted.
     
  13. May 22, 2023 at 7:27 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    You really need new tires right now! I took one look at your current ones and turn white in shock that you’d actually go down the highway on such threadbare bands of rubber and visible steel belts!
     
  14. May 22, 2023 at 7:29 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Ain't that the truth! :spending:
     
  15. May 22, 2023 at 7:35 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    HA! They're only a year old, and they've actually been great tires but 265/75/16 just looks too small after the lift.
     
  16. May 22, 2023 at 7:46 PM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    As a certified tech I can tell you right now that those tires are not rated for the malls you're getting ready to crawl. You're going to need to upgrade Sonny. At least to 285s....
     
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  17. May 22, 2023 at 7:46 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I wasn’t going to say anything, but yeah… You need 35s
     
  18. May 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    ...and Jason @Supr4Lo isn't too far away. He has plenty of experience. Besides, you only go bankrupt once or twice...

    I can't talk too loud, I'm still running stock springs/shocks on spacers. I need the winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing.
     
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  19. May 22, 2023 at 8:11 PM
    Tim v

    Tim v Well-Known Member

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    Now your just wasting money
    Buy the stuff you need/want so you know where your money went
     
  20. May 22, 2023 at 8:49 PM
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    I'm waiting for my buddy to make airline reservations to Denver. That won't be until June. As it stands now, arrive in Moab Sat. Sept 23 to the 29th. Fins and Things, Hells Revenge and Dome Plateau are on the menu. We will be camping. 1st come 1st serve campsites. May be a challenge to get a site Sat night. I'll post more info when I know more.
     

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